Human Services

Courses

HMS 301 - Introduction to Professional IssuesCredit Hours: 3 Providing a comprehensive overview to the human services field, this course explores the complex political dimensions of providing services; summarizes current social policy; explores laws and ethics regulating human services; and surveys the range of services available through human services agencies. Also introduces the students to current issues in the organization, funding, and delivery of human services.

HMS 304 - Lifespan Human DevelopmentCredit Hours: 3 This course covers the psychological, social, physical, and cognitive stages of human development and identifies the client needs in each of the stages. There is special emphasis on the role of individuals in families, relationships, and social structures on human development.

HMS 305 - Counseling TheoryCredit Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of current major approaches to counseling. Emphasis is on personality theories and their applications to the counseling practice.

HMS 306T - Counseling TechniquesCredit Hours: 3 This course teaches students basic communication and counseling skills. Students will be encouraged to practice and develop their own style of counseling by incorporating at least one theoretical orientation into their practice of counseling.

HMS 310T - Introduction to Appraisal of the IndividualCredit Hours: 3 This course presents an overview of the methods of assessing various attributes of a person including individual and group testing, observations, interviews and rating scales, and standardized assessment.

HMS 320 - Statistics & Research Methods for Human Service ProfessionalsCredit Hours: 3 This course enables students to effectively use current research in the field to make appropriate decisions by giving them a practical understanding of research designs and methodologies, data collection and interpretation strategies. Basic statistical concepts and techniques are also included.

HMS 350 - Management Concepts and PrinciplesCredit Hours: 3 This course gives a conceptual overview of the common administrative practices in social service organizations, including Organizational Structure, Strategic planning, and Board development. Ethical and Legal Issues of agency management will also be covered.

HMS 401 - Group Dynamics and CounselingCredit Hours: 3 In this course students will develop an understanding of group dynamics and roles of group members. Group leadership skills will be explored and developed. Equivalent to SWK 301.

HMS 403 - Life Style and Career CounselingCredit Hours: 3 Students in this course will examine theories of career development and occupational choices. Areas to be included are lifestyle development and the changing social structures.

HMS 405 - Social and Cultural IssuesCredit Hours: 3 This course will focus on those issues which effect clients in the social services field such as ethnic diversity, poverty, subculture influences, and gender differences. Focus will also be paid to those issues found particularly in rural populations. Equivalent to SWK 300.

HMS 406 - Substance AbuseCredit Hours: 3 This course will focus on the issues involved in working with those individuals involved in substance abuse. Special attention will be paid to recognizing a variety of substances and the symptoms demonstrated by those abusing these substances.

HMS 407 - Family Dynamics/CounselingCredit Hours: 3 Students in this course will be exposed to a variety of theories and techniques used in working with families. The emphasis will be on exploring family dynamics and developing the critical thinking skills needed to working with families. Equivalent to SWK 221.

HMS 411 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Human ServicesCredit Hours: 3 This course provides an opportunity to explore the legal and ethical dilemmas encountered in the organization and delivery of human services in our society.

HMS 420 - Practicum Credit Hours: 3 An individualized project/placement designed to give the student practical experience in their area of interest.

HMS 450 - Needs Assessment and Program EvaluationCredit Hours: 3 This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct community needs assessment, evaluate the results, make good decisions regarding new program development, and develop methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the programs.

HMS 451T - Budget, Finance & Grant Writing for Human Services OrganizationsCredit Hours: 3 This course is designed to provide the human service administrator with the budget and finance concepts and skills necessary to work effectively with finance professionals within their organization. Basic grant writing skills will also be developed.